Awards don’t hold much importance in my life : Salman Khan

WEB DESK: Bollywood mega star, Salman Khan said that awards hold no importance in his life and feels that the younger generation should be honored with awards.

Speaking at an awards gala, Salman told Indian Express.com, “I feel happy when others get an award. Otherwise awards don’t hold much importance in my life. But I like these award functions where the entire industry comes together. We get to meet so many friends who are otherwise busy in their lives.”

Expressing his desire to not be nominated in awards shows, Salman said, “I don’t want to be nominated. I have been here for 25 years and I think it is time to give the younger generation a chance. I can come, attend and perform but I think the younger generation should get the awards. We have to encourage them.”

On film front, Salman Khan will next be seen in Sultan which is slated to release on Eid this year.

Regarding his upcoming film, the megastar said, “It is a tough film but it is progressing well.